The James & Barbara Cimino Foundation
The organization is a private foundation dedicated to supporting educational, charitable, and environmental initiatives. Its mission emphasizes enhancing educational opportunities and promoting environmental conservation, as evidenced by its funding patterns. The foundation primarily serves a diverse range of recipients, including educational institutions, environmental organizations, and community welfare groups. While it operates from Puerto Rico, its funding activities extend significantly to various states, particularly Idaho and Montana, reflecting a commitment to both local and broader community needs.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
A nonprofit working in education or environmental conservation with active programs in Idaho (or a secondary presence in Puerto Rico or nearby states), able to make a concise, program-specific letter request.
Good Fit
- • Programs focused on education or environmental conservation
- • Clear community presence or operations in Idaho (primary) or Puerto Rico (secondary)
- • A proposal that fits within typical past award sizes (from a few thousand to low hundreds of thousands)
- • Ability to submit a focused letter describing program use of funds
- • Some history of local partnerships or repeat support from similar foundations
Geography
Grantmaking is heavily concentrated in Idaho (about 72% of dollars) but grants were recorded to recipients across six states including Puerto Rico, so the footprint is state-focused with some multi-state activity.
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows 33 distinct recipients (many independent organizations) with a mix of recurring grantees and new entrants, indicating a fairly broad recipient set for this foundation.
New Applicants
Direct evidence shows 11 new grantees in the latest year and the filings include explicit letter-based application instructions and a named contact, which together indicate unfamiliar applicants have a realistic path into the portfolio.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
